Director of Finance

Employer: Visually Impaired Preschool Services

Job Description

Job Purpose

Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS) is looking for a Director of Finance who will be a strategic thought-partner, and report to the Executive Director. The successful candidate will be a hands-on and participative team member with responsibility for finance/accounting, business planning and budgeting. The Director of Finance will contribute to the overall success of the organization by effectively managing all financial tasks for the organization. The Director of Finance will play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in strategic decision making and operations as VIPS continues to enhance its quality programming and build capacity. This is a tremendous opportunity for a finance and operations leader to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of a well-respected, high-impact, growing organization. Generous benefit package offered with compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities*

The Director of Finance performs a wide range of duties including some or all of the following:

·Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the ED; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.

·Manage the cash flow and prepare extended cash flow forecasts

·Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/ reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.

·Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; develop the finance department’s overall policy, practice and procedure manual.

·Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the board of directors.

·Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met including Charitable License Status and Taxes, Withholding Payments and Income Tax, 403B payments, Secretary of State registrations, etc.

·Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the Board’s Finance Committee and the external auditors as necessary

·Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions

Personal characteristics - The Director of Finance should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:

·Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization

·Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization.

·Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.

·Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.

·Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

·Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.

·Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization

Additional Information
In addition to changing the lives of babies with blindness, eligible employees enjoy generous paid holidays, paid vacation, paid personal time, paid Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance, 403b Retirement Planning with up to a 4% employer match, Health Insurance with a premium paid up to 75%, as well as a Section 125 Health Plan which includes Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance. All offered benefits and the waiting periods are described in depth in our Employee Benefits Guide.
To apply, interested applicants may apply by faxing or emailing a cover letter and resume to: